Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), Kristalina Georgieva, made a significant commitment to promoting gender equality and inclusion during her recent visit to Ghana.
As part of her initiative, she engaged with influential Ghanaian women from various sectors to understand their experiences and assess the country’s progress towards achieving gender parity.
Among the distinguished guests at the luncheon were Nana Aba Anamoah, a renowned Media Personality and Founder of Women of Valour; Abena Amoah, Managing Director of the Ghana Stock Exchange; Eva Mends, Chief Director at the Ministry of Finance; Prof. Elsie Effah Kaufmann, Dean of the School of Engineering Sciences at the University of Ghana; Prof. Nana Aba Appiah Amfo, Vice Chancellor of the University of Ghana; Ms. Diana Asonaba Dapaah, Deputy Attorney General; Prof. Takyiwaa Manu, an Academic, Author, and Human Rights Activist; Mrs. Mansa Nettey, Managing Director of Standard Chartered Bank; and Kosie Yankey, CEO of Ghana Enterprises Agency.
The discussions at the luncheon focused on the challenges and successes experienced by women in Ghana across various fields. Kristalina also met with Ghanaian government officials, including President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, and other high-ranking appointees, to strengthen collaboration between the IMF and the Ghanaian government.
Accompanying Kristalina on her visit were Abebie Selassie, Director of the Africa Department at the IMF, Stéphane Roudet, IMF Mission Chief for Ghana, and other officials, emphasizing the importance of the visit and the IMF’s commitment to supporting Ghana’s development goals, particularly in advancing gender equality and inclusion.
The engagement between Kristalina and the Ghanaian women leaders comes shortly after the celebration of International Women’s Day, highlighting the ongoing efforts to push the boundaries for women’s progress and equality. The discussions aimed to build a stronger partnership between the IMF and Ghana in advancing gender equality and promoting inclusive growth.
